Rail Utility Service Worker

King County; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Metro is seeking multiple Rail Utility Service Workers responsible for cleaning and light maintenance of the interior and exterior of Link Light Rail vehicles, along with shop and yard maintenance and equipment care. The role involves standing up to 40 hours weekly across day, swing, or graveyard shifts with overtime opportunities.

Ideal candidates will have cleaning experience, knowledge of janitorial techniques, and familiarity with cleaning equipment, safety standards, and basic

Qualifications

• One year of professional cleaning experience is required.
• Experience with and knowledge of basic janitorial techniques.
• Knowledge in the use and care of cleaning equipment such as pressure washers, steam cleaners, and scrubbers.
• Knowledge of basic safety rules, practices and principles and applicable OSHA laws.
• Knowledge in the proper use and disposal of cleaning chemicals.
• Basic knowledge of and skill using current computer software applications for data maintenance such as Maintenance Management Information Systems or equivalent tracking systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English, including the ability to understand, interpret, and follow directions
• Skill in using common hand tools, maintenance and/or cleaning equipment. Skill in performing physical labor.
• Accurately performing simple numeric calculations and record keeping tasks. Skill in working under established deadlines.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse group of people.

Responsibilities

• Clean interior and exterior of Light Rail Vehicles or streetcars by handwashing and steam cleaning using cleaning chemicals.
• Report defects to supervisor such as lights, body damage, interior damage, and operating defects.
• Post and adjust logs for commodities used.
• Remove trash and debris from LRVs or streetcars.
• Check and replenish consumables like sand and wiper fluid.
• Maintain shop facilities and/or vehicles following procedures.
• Clean and service shop equipment and/or vehicles.
• Make deliveries or pick up materials.
• Operate computer for data input and retrieval; enter transactions in a system.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Janitorial techniques

Cleaning equipment handling

Safety knowledge OSHA

Maintenance software

Communication skills

Hand tools operation

Physical stamina

Record keeping

Deadline-driven

Teamwork

Tools

Maintenance Management Information Systems

Pressure washers

Steam cleaners

Scrubbers

Job description

King County Metro is seeking multiple Rail Utility Service Workers who will be responsible for cleaning and light maintenance of the interior and exterior of Link Light Rail vehicles, shop and yard maintenance, and shop equipment.

About Metro Transit’s Link Light Rail Expansion

King County Metro's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link Light Rail, a growing network spanning 60 miles and serving 38 stations across the Puget Sound region. Together with Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services, the Link Light Rail system is the backbone of an integrated regional transit network that gives people real freedom of movement. As Puget Sound transit agencies work together to build a seamless, connected system, our light rail system plays a central role in expanding access, reducing barriers, and ensuring that everyone across our region can get where they need to go.

Joining Metro's Rail Division means joining an organization that is shaping the future of public transportation in the Pacific Northwest and setting the standard for modern rail operations nationwide. This is a division that values strategic thinking, collaborative leadership, and a deep commitment to the people we serve, both our riders and our teams. Whatever your role, your work here contributes to something that matters, a light rail system that thousands of people count on every day.

Position Information

Employees must be able and willing to work any shift, any day and at any location and work one of three shifts (day, swing and graveyard). They may have mid-week regular days off (Monday-Tuesday, Tuesday-Wednesday, etc.). Swing and graveyard shift employees receive a shift pay differential. Employees work a 40 hour per week schedule and are eligible for overtime pay, if scheduled.

Wage Information

All new Rail Utility Service workers will start at step 1 of the pay scale: $23.54 per hour.

Who May Apply

This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants, both current King County employees as well as the general public. Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQ’s- King County. This recruitment will be used to fill multiple immediate Career Service vacancies and may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future CS/SDA/TLT openings in this classification over the next year (12 months) and will be utilized at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. As a Rail Utility Service Worker you will also:

• Cleaninterior andexterior ofLightRailVehicles("LRV") or streetcars by handwashing andsteamcleaning,using a variety of solvents, soaps, and cleaning chemicals.
• Report any defects to supervisor, such as defective lights, body damage, interior damage, and operating defects.
• Post,addandsubtracttheamountsofcommoditiesusedindesignatedlogs.
• Remove trash and debris from the LRVs or streetcars.
• Checkandreplenishconsumablessuchassandwiperfluid.
• Maintainshopfacilitiesand/orvehiclesfollowingwrittenproceduresorasinstructed.
• Cleanandserviceshopequipmentand/orvehicles.
• Makedeliveriesorpickupmaterials.
• Operate computer for related data input and retrieval; may enter transactions and related data into a computer information system.
• Perform related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• One year of professional cleaning experience is required.
• Experiencewithandknowledgeofbasic janitorialtechniques.
• Knowledge in the use and care of cleaning equipment such as pressure washers, steam cleaners, and scrubbers.
• Knowledge of basic safety rules, practices and principles and applicable OSHA laws. Knowledge in the proper use and disposal of cleaning chemicals.
• Basic knowledge of and skill using current computer software applications for data maintenance such as Maintenance Management Information Systems or equivalent tracking systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English, including the ability to understand, interpret, and follow directions
• Skill in using common hand tools, maintenance and/or cleaning equipment. Skill in performing physical labor.
• Accurately performing simple numeric calculations and record keeping tasks. Skill in working under established deadlines.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse group of people.

Ideal candidates will also have (desired, but not required):

• Experience with biohazards and human waste.
• Experienceperforminglightmaintenanceon equipmentorsimilartypework.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally lift objects up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Frequent walking, reaching, climbing, kneeling and stooping.
• Work in confined spaces and at heights and in cramped and awkward positions.

Licensing, Certification and Other Requirements:

• Washington State driver's license and an acceptable driving record. (Out of state candidates must obtain their Washington State driver's license prior to hire.)
• AbilitytoqualifyforRightofWay ProtectionWorkerCertification.
• Ability to qualify for forklift certification.

Work Schedule

This position is paid on an hourly (non-exempt) basis and is therefore eligible for overtime pay, if scheduled. The work week and scheduled hours may vary. Rail Utility Service Workers perform work in a 24/7 operations environment, employees must be able and willing to work any shift, any day, at any location and work one of three shifts (day, swing and graveyard). Work shift is subject to change based on seniority bid system and needs of the business. In addition, this position has on-call responsibilities and must respond to emergency situations, as needed.

Work Location

Utility Service Workers may work in various bases throughout King County including Operations and Maintenance Facility- Central at 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA, Operations and Maintenance Facility- East at 1925 120th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, as well as various track end point terminals.

Safety Responsibilities for Employee

• Responsible for understanding this policy and their role in safety
• Report all safety concerns
• Follow safety practices and procedures as necessary to maintain a safe work environment and in conformance with applicable regulations, policies, and training
• Report safety and security concerns and ideas to supervisors or anonymously through data collection system

Union Representation:

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587

Class Code:

9420600 - Rail Utility Service Worker

Need Assistance?

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact Neha Bansal, HR Analyst at: [e-mail]

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